Hackers steal maternity ward CCTV videos in India cybercrime racket
Summary
Hackers in India stole and sold CCTV footage from a maternity hospital on Telegram. The investigation revealed that hackers accessed video footage from around 50,000 CCTV cameras in the country. Police have arrested eight individuals related to this cybercrime.Key Facts
- Hackers sold stolen CCTV videos from a maternity ward in India on Telegram.
- The police found that around 50,000 CCTV cameras across India were hacked.
- Videos from the maternity hospital showed medical exams and injections.
- The hospital aimed to increase safety with CCTV, but privacy was compromised.
- CCTV systems often lack proper cybersecurity measures, making them easy targets.
- The federal government advised against buying CCTVs from insecure suppliers.
- Eight people have been arrested in connection to this cybercrime.
- CCTV footage was sold on Telegram for 800–2,000 rupees ($9-22).
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